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Nexus 1 sold by VZW or Google?

Does anyone know if VZW will actually sell the N1 or will Google sell it on their website? I read that Google will actually sell the phone which means no subsidizing my VZW. Is this true? I was thinking of getting the Droid in June, but I would love to get the N1 phone. I'm not going to pay $500+ for it...more like I can't afford it. Anyone??

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somegirl

Currently Google is selling the phone (meaning you cannot get it from the currently available provider, Tmobile, directly), but you can get a discount if you buy it with a plan through a provider.

For example:

By itself, the phone is selling for $529.00

With a Tmobile contract, it is selling for $179.00

Not sure what the pricing will be like with Verizon, but I imagine it will at least be similar. You can always go to http://www.google.com/phone for more information. Clicking on the Get your phone button will take you to the page with prices/carriers.

Hope this helps!

Dangerous_Dave

The website specifically states that the phone is NOT compatible with the Verizon network at this time. D Dave

somegirl

Dangerous_Dave wrote:
The website specifically states that the phone is NOT compatible with the Verizon network at this time. D Dave

Not compatible yet. Verizon compatibility is currently scheduled for Spring 2010, as stated on the website.

Dangerous_Dave

somegirl wrote:

Dangerous_Dave wrote:
The website specifically states that the phone is NOT compatible with the Verizon network at this time. D Dave

Not compatible yet. Verizon compatibility is currently scheduled for Spring 2010, as stated on the website.

And the Android OS update is scheduled for early 2010........... Sorry SG...I just couldn't resist. :smileywink:

queendivacdm

What about price matching? So many brick n mortar's will match the price of a competitor if you bring tin sales circular with the price. You should also sign up for a free coupon service like Couoon Mom or a price comparison service like PriceGrabber. I can't and won't pay that much for too many things, I hope this helps. Queendivacdm.

jennay571

Oh, I know it's not available yet for VZW. It's suppose to come out this spring but no date has been announced. I guess what I really want to know is if it will be subsidized by VZW or will it be sold at full retail. I would love to get the N1 if it's out by June, but only if it will be subsidized since I can't really afford $529. Thanks everyone :womanhappy:

blackdognorth

What do I know; I'm just another guy at the dumb end of the interweb...but it would seem to be a stark contrast to their current phone/plan lineup if Verizon chose to have the phone non-subsidized. It would really HAVE to be subsidized on Verizon to be sucessful. it's no longer breaking news and it's got to be able to be competitive with the other good smartphones on V's lineup. What I'm wondering is: when it hits V, will it retain some GSM capability? THAT would be smart- getting the N1/HTC Passion on V's CDMA with great world/GSM capability! (the radio's in the current design/hardware anyway, right?)

Here's hopin we start to get some news soon. I'm definitely NOT going to AT&T for this!

yanksrdb

The pricing plan is $179 for those who sign a new T-Mobile contract, $279 for an upgrdade with an existing contract, and $529 for an unlocked phone. I know that The Nexus One has had horrible sales when compared to the Droid and iPhone for the same period. There have also been major complaints with the customer service at Google and that fact that you can't even look at the phone in any store before purchasing it. I would expect some changes to the pricing and order process before it goes to Verizon.

I really want this phone, but I am not willing to shell out $279 and not even be able to use my NE2 credit. I would rather just go and buy a Droid for $100 less. I am sure there are alot of other people out there looking at this phone who feel the same way.

jennay571

I agree. The Moto Droid is looking real good to me...plus I would like to take the phone into a VZW store and not have to call Google or HTC if there is something wrong. Google will definitely have to clean up their pricing plan before they release the phone on Verizon. I also read that T Mobile family plans are not included and only individual plans can take advantage of any subsidizing. If that's the case, I'm out since my husband and I ARE on a family plan. We'll see I guess.

axel_2078

This thread caught my eye because I'm still on the fence about getting a Moto Droid now or waiting to see what the N1 will bring in terms of pricing and plan options. I'm concerned about a couple things though:

1) Plan options: if the N1 can't be used with a family share plan, that's an absolute deal breaker for me. My wife and I share a plan and it works out great for us. I'm not willing to break that contract and force both of us to get new ones just so I can get the N1. It doesn't mean that much to me when the Moto Droid is a very viable alternative.

2) Pricing. This is a big one too. Since my wife's line is the primary one in our shared plan, I don't get the NE2 credit in addition to the 2 year promotional pricing. If the price tag for a 2 yr contract is too high and isn't available with a family shared plan, I'm walking away and getting the Moto Droid.

Any takers on what the pricing and plan options might be? I'm wondering if I'm holding out for disappointment....

CameronCrazy

Well I dont think there is a way to know either until something official is released. However, I have read quite a few things about it, which should be understood are just rumors.

Is there a reason it might not be available on a family plan? I havent heard of anything like that for a smart phone for quite a long time so in my opinion, you should be able to get it on your family plan. It would affect to many people negatively to do something like that these days

From what I have read, it wont be any more than $200 with a two year plan. Verizon has been bringing in all of their top smart phones (Droid and Omnia are most recent) at $199 with two year plan. I think it is safe to say the Nexus One will follow suit.

droidoholic

I would hold out for the Droid Incredible, It should be out soon.

axel_2078

droidoholic wrote:
I would hold out for the Droid Incredible, It should be out soon.

How do we know it will drop on Verizon?

freyakat

Any guesses on what "soon" means?

I've been waiting since December to use my NE2 discount. I've heard rumors about an amazing new HTC phone for Verizon since November! There was supposed to be an HTC phone named either Passion or Bravo, but neither of those has emerged. I don't want to wait another 3 to 6 months, but I don't want to settle on something then have a great phone come out a month later. :smileymad:

I have been a satisfied Verizon customer for 10 years now. It is the only carrier I can get in my rural area, but why can't we get some cool phones to go with the great service? :smileysad:

stormi214

Will there be a mandatory data plan on this phone. I have heard that there might not be but I have a hard time believing that. I don't have a smart phone yet but want to get one but the data plan is what is stopping me. I just got an iPod touch to surf the web but haven't opened it yet because I am so indecisive. Of course, it would be easier if I could have a phone and web surfer in one but these data plans are a killer!

Dangerous_Dave

stormi214 wrote:
Will there be a mandatory data plan on this phone. I have heard that there might not be but I have a hard time believing that. I don't have a smart phone yet but want to get one but the data plan is what is stopping me. I just got an iPod touch to surf the web but haven't opened it yet because I am so indecisive. Of course, it would be easier if I could have a phone and web surfer in one but these data plans are a killer!

Verizon will NOT sell you a smartphone without a data plan to back it up. I bought my third Eris from someone who got a free one and then realized she couldn't afford the data plan, so had to ditch the smartphone in favor of a dumb one. Sorry, but it's pay-to-play all the way. Besides, you can't surf the web without it.

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